Our beloved husband, son, brother and father, Kelly James Hatcher, age 27, died on January 24, 2012 in a winter wonderland at Sunshine Basin doing what he loved to do, riding his snowmobile.
Kelly was born in Helena on February 27, 1984. He attended and graduated from Helena High School in 2002. Kelly managed and enjoyed working at Mackenzie River Pizza Company for six years. On his down time, he lived it up, snowmobiling, snowboarding, “folfing,” camping and most of all, spending time with his son, Steven and wife, Stephanie. His wonderful smile was contagious to everyone around him and he will be greatly missed by so many.
Kelly is survived by his wife, Stephenie Effertz-Hatcher and son, Steven of Helena; mother, Penny and her husband, James Paddock of Sahuarita, AZ; father, James R. Hatcher and wife, Chris of Helena;; sister, Jamie Hatcher of Baltimore, MD; step-brothers, James Mathew Paddock of Virginia Beach, VA and Brad Dawkins; step-sisters, Carrie Nesbitt of Monck’s Corner, SC and MeLynda Culbertson of Jacksonville, FL; Grandma Jean Sayer of Meridian, ID and Grandma Fran Stevens. Other survivors include: Wayne and Leslee Effertz; Tom Effertz and family; Kevin Effertz and Family; Jeremy Speer, with whom he spent his final day playing in the snow, and too many loving friends to mention.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Willis and Darlene Hodson, and Papa Fred Sayer.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A funeral service will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home on Monday January 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at Mackenzie River Pizza Co., 1110 Road Runner Street (off of Montana Street). In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kelly J. Hatcher Memorial Fund at First Interstate Bank in Helena, or to the Lewis & Clark Search and Rescue, 221 Breckenridge Rd. Attn: Search and Rescue, Helena 59601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Aaron Spreier says
Bart & Trish Toney says
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Effertz & Hatcher Family’s. May God hold you all in his hands during the days to come & give you all comfort.
Becky Bird says
Please accept our deepest sympahty to your family for the loss of KJ.
Becky Bird and Bobby Cornell
Betty Benavides-Johnson says
Stephanie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. As cousins we are very far away in miles but not in heart. We haven’t had the opportunity to get to know each other but you and your family are always in our hearts and prayers. God’s comfort to you in this difficult time. Know that we love each and everyone of you.
Betty
Brianna (Garrett) Whitaker says
I am sorry to hear about your loss. KJ will be missed…but all the great memories will be with us forever!
Brianna
bruce Desonia says
Penny and James,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your son Kelly. My heart goes out to you all.
Carey Martinez says
Dearest Hatcher Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. God bless.
Carey (a friend of Jamie Hatcher)
Dawny (McElderry) Hanson says
Steph,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son at this tragic time in your life. Please know that i am here for you if you need anything at all or just a shoulder. Love ya Dawny
DD Clearman says
Jim, Chris, and family,
Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this most difficult time.
Diane Tordale says
Jim & Family,
My condolences in the loss of Kelly. My thoghts and prayers are with you.
Diane Tordale
DIANNA MARTIN says
Steph I wish could be there….
I Love You and I am thinking of and praying for you and Steven and your families.
Dori Lynn Wetherelt says
Jim and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. May our Lord bless you with strength, peace and comfort.
We are praying for you all.
Dori
Elizabeth Miller says
Stephenie and Steven,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth, Beverly and Trey Miller
Erica Coffman says
I had the pleasure of working with Kelly for several years through the MRP/GRG office. Such an exquisite man and a dear colleague.
To Kelly’s family and loved ones, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss. He will sorely be missed by all.
Heather Page says
Kelly it was very comical working together. You truly helped me to understand “ways” of people. You will be deeply missed. Thoughts & prayers to your family & friends.
Helen Burdsall says
Kelly was a good man and a blessing to all who knew him. Thank you for sharing him with us for a wonderful 27 years.
Karen Cyr says
Penny,
I am so sorry for your loss.
KJ had a special place in my
heart. I fondly remember the times he spent at our house during high school.
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Karen
Ken and Shelley Glueckert says
Steph and Steven, So sorry to hear about Kelly. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Kuntz says
I am deeeply saddened of your loss. Losing someone at such a young age is tragic to say the least. I have the need to share my story with your family. My son – Chris Dana passed away almost 5 years ago. He and Kelly walked to 4 georgians school together many years ago. Myself and Kelly’s parents were called to the school one day as it became apparent our boys were mis-beaving enroute. They were caught shutting off breaker boxes in McHugh Mobile Home Court. The little devils. Chris and Kelly were reprimanded by the principal as well as their parents. I believe them to be together in heaven doing some other kind of mischief. I am so sorry for your loss but wanted to share this precious memory. Blessings and heartfelt sorrow to all.
Lois DeFord says
Dear Penny, so sorry for your loss of Kelly. I didn’t get to know him but know that he was dear to you. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Lori Ingrum says
Penny and Family,
So sorry to hear about KJ’s death. As you reached out to me and my family so many years ago I reach out to you know to offer my prayers and deepest hope that you may someday find joy remembering the best times with Kelly. My personal favorite memory is chasing and catching frogs at Kading Campground.
Lue Balkema says
Dear friends,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Having just gone through it I know how it hurts and he was so young. You have been such good friends to our family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lue Balkema
Melissa Burch says
Steph and family,
I am so sorry to hear this!!! I worked with Kelly at MRPCo and he was awesome to work with!!! Please let me know if I can help in any way!!! Thoughts and prayers!!! XOXO
Robin Layton says
Dear Penny and James, I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Kelly from passing through at Mackenzie River but he always had such a happy smile and positive outlook. Please accept my sympathy.
Roin
Scott Effertz says
Stephenie And family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying and thinking about you on monday. Thought and prayers are with you always. Love Ya Cuz.
Scott
Sharon Grace says
James & Penny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
Shelley Hoovestal says
Stephanie and Steven,
We are so sorry to hear about Kelly. Court was very saddened for Steven and wanted to be sure to let you know that he wants to be there for him if he needs a buddy or anything. We will make a playdate soon. Please call if you need anything. 406-581-6999. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Sincerely, Shelley, Palmer, Court and Campbell
Shelley Stewart says
Dear James and Penny,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful son. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Effertz says
So sorry to hear about your loss!You are all in my prayers!May God Bless you all and keep you in his prayers!Love Cuz from Wisconsin Sherry Effertz
Terry McCarthy says
I am so sorry to hear about Kelly’s accident and passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Love,
Terry
Tina Tillo says
Dear Hatcher Family-
I am so very sorry about the passing of Kelly. My heartfelt sympathys go out to your famiy.
Tony Omer says
You and Steven are in my thoughts And prayers….
Val and Bob Raisch, Ocala, FL. says
Penny and Jim,
We were very sorry to read about your beloved son’s death and send our sympathy to all of the Hatcher family.
It has been many years since we were neighbors in Helena and remember the fun time at your Halloween party. We were on Birch and you were over on Maple.
May your memories keep you close till God allows us all to be together again. Again, we are so sorry about your son’s passing.
Valerie and Bob Raisch
Ocala, FL.
Virgil & Judith Binkley says
Pen and James – Our thoughts and prayers are with you.